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This flashcard defines 'compromise' as reaching an agreement where each side gives up something, or doing something that damages one's reputation or principles. It provides examples for both the noun and verb forms.

This flashcard defines 'compromise' as reaching an agreement where each side gives up something, or doing something that damages one's reputation or principles. It provides examples for both the noun and verb forms.

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/kɒ̱mprəmaɪz/
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[N-VAR 可变名词]折中;妥协;让步 A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
  • Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want...

    鼓励孩子在他的愿望和你的愿望之间找到一个折中点。

  • Be ready and willing to make compromises between your needs and those of your partner...

    时刻准备好并乐意在自己与伴侣的需求之间作出让步。

  • The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular.

    政府的妥协政策并没有受到普遍欢迎。

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[V-RECIP 相互动词]妥协;作出让步 If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise .
  [V with n over n]
  [pl-n V on n]
  [V on n (non-recip)]
  [Also pl-n V]
  • The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies...

    政府已经就货币政策向批评人士作出让步。

  • 'Nine,' said I. 'Nine thirty,' tried he. We compromised on 9.15...

    “9点。”我说。“9点半。”他试着说。于是我们各让一步,定在了9点一刻。

  • Israel had originally wanted $1 billion in aid, but compromised on the $650 million.

    以色列原本想要获得10亿美元的援助,但后来作出让步,同意接受6.5亿的援助。

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[VERB 动词]使(自己)声誉受损;违背(信念) If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.
  [V pron-refl]
  [V n]
  [disapproval]
  • ...members of the government who have compromised themselves by co-operating with the emergency committee...

    因与紧急委员会合作而使自己名誉受损的政府成员

  • He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.

    他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。


Oxford com·prom·ise / ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ; NAmE ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz /
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compromise compromises compromised compromising
noun 1 [countable ] an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end 妥协;折衷;互让;和解 After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise. 双方经过长期的商谈终于达成了妥协。 In any relationship, you have to make compromises. 在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。 a compromise solution/agreement/candidate 折衷的解决方案╱协议╱候选人 2 [countable ] compromise(between A and B) a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together 妥协(或折衷)方案 This model represents the best compromise between price and quality. 这种型号是价格和质量间的最佳折衷方案。 3 [uncountable ] the act of reaching a compromise 达成妥协(或和解) Compromise is an inevitable part of life. 妥协是生活不可避免的一部份。 There is no prospect of compromise in sight. 目前还没有和解的希望。 verb 1 [intransitive ] to give up some of your demands after a disagreement with sb, in order to reach an agreement (为达成协议而)妥协,折衷,让步 Neither side is prepared to compromise. 双方都不愿意妥协。 compromise(with sb) (on sth) After much argument, the judges finally compromised on (= agreed to give the prize to)the 18-year old pianist. 经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴手获奖。 They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists. 他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。 2 [transitive ,  intransitive ] to do sth that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set 违背(原则);达不到(标准) compromisesth I refuse to compromise my principles. 我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。 compromise(on sth) We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards. 我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。 3 [transitive ] compromisesb/sth/yourself to bring sb/sth/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible (尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑 She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation. 她接受了他的邀请,这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。 Defeat at this stage would compromise their chances (= reduce their chances)of reaching the finals of the competition. 在这个阶段的失败会减少他们进入决赛的机会。 com·prom·ise / ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ; NAmE ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz /
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compromise1 noun
compromise2 verb
compromisecom‧pro‧mise1 /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz $ ˈkɑːm-/ ●●○ noun
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1[countable, uncountable] an agreement that is achieved after everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first, or the act of making this agreement:  Compromise is an inevitable part of marriage. To stop the argument they decided on a compromise.compromise with Fresh attempts at compromise with the legislature were also on the agenda.compromise between a compromise between government and opposition If moderates fail to reach a compromise, the extremists will dominate the agenda. Be prepared to make compromises.2[countable] a solution to a problem in which two things or situations are changed slightly so that they can exist togethercompromise between a happy compromise between the needs of family and workCOLLOCATIONSverbsreach a compromise· After a bitter political fight, a compromise was finally reached.come to/arrive at a compromise· The negotiations took place and they arrived at a compromise.accept/agree on a compromise· It would be advantageous for both countries to accept a compromise.find/work out a compromise· A temporary compromise was found.seek a compromise· Both Democrats and Republicans are seeking a compromise on the issue.make a compromise· Marriage involves being tolerant and making compromises.forge/strike a compromise formal (=make a compromise)· They met again Wednesday night to try to forge a compromise.broker/negotiate a compromise formal (=find one that everyone can accept, especially with difficulty)· They admitted that their efforts to negotiate a compromise had failed.lead to a compromise· Negotiations between the residents and the council led to a compromise.adjectivesa good compromise· I hope we can reach a good compromise.an acceptable/reasonable/satisfactory compromise· By 1982 an acceptable compromise had been reached.a sensible compromise· The strikes continued and there seemed to be no chance of a sensible compromise.an uneasy compromise (=one that people are not very happy with)· The deal represented an uneasy compromise.compromise + NOUNa compromise proposal· The House of Representatives accepted a compromise proposal from the administration.a compromise deal· Hopes are rising for a European compromise deal.a compromise solution/agreement· The president was under increasing pressure to reach a compromise solution with his political opponents.
compromise1 noun
compromise2 verb
compromisecompromise2 ●●○ verb
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1[intransitive] to reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first:  She admitted that she was unable to compromise.compromise with His workmates demanded that he never compromise with the bosses.compromise on The new regime was prepared to compromise on the oil dispute.2[transitive] to do something which is against your principles and which therefore seems dishonest or shamefulcompromise your principles/standards/integrity etc As soon as you compromise your principles you are lost.compromise yourself She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2compromise + NOUNcompromise your integrity· The journalist would not compromise his integrity by revealing the source for the story.compromise your principles· The government says the plans will not compromise its environmental principles.compromise your standards· Universities should not have to compromise their academic standards.compromise your beliefs/convictions/ideals· Anti-war activists were put in prison for refusing to compromise their beliefs.THESAURUScompromise to reach an agreement with someone in which both of you accept less than you really want: · The employers will have to be ready to compromise if they want to avoid a strike.· The president might be willing to compromise on defense spending.meet somebody halfway to do part of what someone wants if they do part of what you want, in order to reach an agreement: · Is the president ready to meet these senators halfway?· The asking price is £270,000. If the sellers won’t accept £250,000, maybe they would be prepared to meet us halfway and take £260,000?make concessions if one group in a disagreement makes concessions, they let their opponents have something that they are asking for, in order to reach an agreement: · The company has already made significant concessions on pay and conditions.· There is a policy of making no concessions to terrorists.
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compromise

[ˈkɒmprəmaɪz]compromised, compromising, compromises

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compromised[5745] compromises[957] compromising[1536]
妥协(69%),折衷(12%),让步(8%),和解(8%),危害(1%),妥协处理(1%),折衷案(1%)
n.妥协,和解;折衷
vt.妥协;危害
vi.妥协;让步

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